Marcus Semien Stepping Up for Mets

Fair or not, Marcus Semien will be compared to Brandon Nimmo as long as he’s a Met. That’s just what happens when you get traded straight up for another player, let alone a homegrown fan favorite, no matter what roster or payroll flexibility scheme it may be a part of. Two-plus months into the 2026 season, neither veteran is really blowing the socks off their new fan bases. For those keeping...

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Benge Coming into His Own

Like so many other rookies that have come before him, Carson Benge experienced a lot of ups and downs during the early stages of his first big league season. That is to be expected with most players at his age. But to his credit, Benge worked through that period and has come out of it on the other side. He certainly put that on full display in the Mets’ 7-3 win over the Padres on Sunday....

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Mets Minors Recap: Alvarez Nearing Return to Majors

Francisco Alvarez went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored Sunday in Triple-A Syracuse’s 4-3 victory over Scranton. He also picked off a runner at first and allowed a passed ball. Carlos Mendoza said he could return to the big-league team during the six-game homestand that starts Tuesday. Alvarez has gone 3-for-13 with a double, four strikeouts and one walk in four games at Syracuse. He...

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Morning Briefing: Benge Binges on Padres Pitching

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets have won seven of 10 and New York City is awash in blue and orange. Carson Benge went 5-for-5 with a home run and a triple in a 7-3 victory over the Padres and the Mets (29-36) finished their last West Coast trip of the (regular) season at 3-3. Marcus Semien and MJ Melendez homered and Sean Manaea (1-1) allowed two runs over four innings to earn the win and...

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Benge’s Five-Hit Game Propels Mets To Series Win Over Padres

Carson Benge played a crucial role in the New York Mets’ 7-3 victory over the Padres in San Diego on Sunday, helping the team take the series and finish their road trip splitting the six games. Although they remain at the bottom of the National League East, this win improves the Mets’ record to 29-36, marking another step in their journey towards .500. With this victory, the Mets have won...

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Game Chat: Mets vs Padres, 4:10 P.M.

Sunday, June 7, 2026 • 4:10 PM Petco Park • San Diego, CA RHP Huascar Brazobán (3-1, 2.25) vs. RHP Randy Vásquez (5-3, 3.31) SNY If the New York Mets win Sunday, they will have a .500 road trip where they played a surging Seattle Mariners team and sinking San Diego Padres team. The Mets had a shot to win the series Saturday, but the Mets’ bats couldn’t get much going against the Padres who...

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